Alternatives to GrabCAD Print

Stratasys print-preparation software that slices CAD files and sends them to Stratasys 3D printers. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as GrabCAD Print.

  • UltiMaker Cura

    The most widely used free slicer for filament 3D printers, with profiles for hundreds of machines.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    UltiMaker Cura is a free LGPL-3.0 slicer for Windows, macOS and Linux with profiles for hundreds of filament printers, but it does not target Stratasys machines.

  • Simplify3D

    Prepare and preview print jobs with a commercial 3D slicer.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    Simplify3D is a paid commercial slicer for Windows, macOS and Linux with support-generation and toolpath controls, needing a matching printer profile instead of Stratasys integration.

  • PrusaSlicer

    Prusa Research's slicer, based on Slic3r, for both filament and resin printers and no account required.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    PrusaSlicer is free AGPL-3.0 software handling filament and resin printers without an account, tuned for Prusa hardware rather than Stratasys printers.

  • PreForm

    Formlabs print preparation software for its SLA resin and SLS powder 3D printers.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    PreForm is a free vendor print-preparation tool with direct upload, but it serves Formlabs resin and SLS printers instead of Stratasys machines.

  • ideaMaker

    Prepare 3D models for printing with Raise3D's slicer.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    ideaMaker is a free vendor slicer from Raise3D for Windows, macOS and Linux whose profiles and advanced features depend on supported hardware.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.